Uh oh This might be a Roo(Pics). What do you think?

[4CrazyEggs]

We bought these Pullets and we have had them for 6 wks. I am a brand new chicken owner and am really enjoying it but I think this one might be a Roo. What do you think? They are about 8wks. Notice the larger comb and waddles. I also noticed little whispy tail feathers emerging. It is also less timid with new situations. I live in Colorado Springs, Colorado and can't have a rooster. Huh?

 

[jak2002003]

The top pic looks like he is a roo, but the others its less noticeable.

I just hatched 8 chicks are I think 6 are roos!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I keep looking at them closely every day and willing some of the 'unsure' ones to not grow big wattles!

 

[CarolJ]

It looks like he might have pointed saddle feathers coming in. It's hard to tell in the photo. If he ends up being a roo, you can usually find a buyer via Craigslist - or, better yet, someone from BYC.

I hatched 11 chicks - and 7 were roos. It happens.

 

[4CrazyEggs]

The top pic looks like he is a roo, but the others its less noticeable.

I just hatched 8 chicks are I think 6 are roos!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I keep looking at them closely every day and willing some of the 'unsure' ones to not grow big wattles!

Thanks! I will keep watching for growth. Should the comb and waddles be bigger at 8wks?

 

[Aeropennchick]

When I first looked at the photo, I thought, I think my red pullets' combs are probably that size and they are about the same age, and I just compared some photos...

Well your chicken's comb is a lot bigger

 

[4CrazyEggs]

It looks like he might have pointed saddle feathers coming in. It's hard to tell in the photo. If he ends up being a roo, you can usually find a buyer via Craigslist - or, better yet, someone from BYC.

I hatched 11 chicks - and 7 were roos. It happens.

Definitely has different tail feathers coming in than the others. Shucks! I will try and sell him. What did you do with your bumper crop of Roos?

 

[4CrazyEggs]

When I first looked at the photo, I thought, I think my red pullets' combs are probably that size and they are about the same age, and I just compared some photos...

Well your chicken's comb is a lot bigger

Gotcha thanks! I am thinking it's a He too!

 

[jak2002003]

Yes comb and wattles will be redder and larger in young roos than hens as a very early age depending on the breed of chicken. I keep Japanese Bantams and the males get very big combs and wattles. I would say your one could go either way at the moment, as comb size can also vary within the same breed.

 

[hollyk]

I vote roo, his carriage is different form the others. If he is the only one, he might be more quiet and maybe you can keep the secret